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507 BCE
The Start of Democracy in Ancient Greece
All men over the age of 18, who were born in Athens were given the right to vote in public matters. Laws were also made to protect freedom of speech and ensure all citizens were treated as equals. -
Jun 15, 1215
King John Signed the Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was a contract that took away absolute power from King John. It also gave certain legal rights to the nobility of England. In addition it ensured that everyone must follow the law, including the king. -
United States Deceleration of Independence
Once the Declaration of Independence was signed the U.S.A. became county independent of Britain and its monarchy. The declaration also acted as an outline for what would become the American Bill of Rights. -
French Revolution
The monarchy of France was overthrown by relabel peasants, releasing them from the feudal systems taxes. This also resulted in the creation of the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen" which gave freedoms and liberty for all men in France. -
UN Declared Universal Human Rights
The United Nations declares that everyone is entitled to certain rights and freedoms regardless of any factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, language or political views. -
Canada's charter of rights and freedoms
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms was singed and becomes part of Canadian law. This ensures that all people in Canada must be treated equally, as well as giving them legal protection under the law.
